June 7, 2023

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91º Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 5:32 a.m. | Sunset 8:08 p.m.

📚 Are you up for the challenge?

A grand staircase at the Nashville Public Library's Main Branch

Your next favorite read awaits you up these stairs at NPL’s Main Library branch. | Photo by NASHtoday

How’s your summer reading list coming along? Nashville Public Library is making sure it stays stacked with the annual Summer Reading Challenge, underway now through Monday, July 31.

The theme is “Nashville Works Together” and — just like every great mystery novel — this year’s challenge comes with a twist.

New in 2023

NPL is making this summer of reading a summer of giving. At the end of the challenge, the library will split a $9,000 donation to Book’em, Nashville Humane Association, and Oasis Center.

Here’s where the challenge comes in: For every 15 days you read — audio books count, too — you earn a vote to cast for one of the three nonprofits. When the challenge wraps up, NPL will tally the votes and donate $4,000 (first place), $3,000 (second place), and $2,000 (third place).

Finishing a good book (and supporting Nashville nonprofits) is a reward in itself, but prizes are also up for grabs. Participants will receive coupons to local businesses for every 15 days of reading, and each of the 21 NPL locations will award a $150 gift card to a variety of bookstores.

How it works

Register via NPL’s website, in the Beanstack app, or keep track with a paper log (available at eight participating locations).
Log your days read and track activities completed.
Redeem your coupons + vote for the nonprofit of your choice by putting your tickets in their virtual bucket in the Beanstack app.

Bonus: Those who register will receive a reusable Nashville Public Library bag — you know, to carry all your library books.

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Events

Wednesday, June 7

Gulch Dog Park | Wednesday, June 7 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Gulch Dog Park, 1216 Pine St. | Free | The first 25 pups will get a pop from King of Pops + additional pops (for humans and dogs) are available for purchase.
Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam | Wednesday, June 7 | 9 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $65.50+ | Marty Stuart will be joined by Joe Walsh, John Oates, Chapel Hart, and more at the 20th annual event.

Thursday, June 8

Charles Esten | Thursday, June 8 | 8 p.m. | 3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $30 | Enjoy an evening of live music from the “Nashville” and “Outer Banks” star.
Nashville Symphony Community Concert | Thursday, June 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Free | Pack a picnic and enjoy the sounds of Aaron Copland’s “Hoe Down,” John Williams’ “Flight to Neverland,” and other classics.

Friday, June 9

CMA Close Up Stage: Reba McEntire | Friday, June 9 | 10:45 a.m. | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $10 | Fan Fair X admission includes the chance to see Reba McEntire as Friday’s Artist of the Day.

Saturday, June 10

Conversations@NPL: Jefferson Street | Saturday, June 10 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Main Branch, 615 Church St. | Free | Four speakers will share memories and reflections of Nashville’s historic Jefferson Street.
Rescue Puppy Yoga | Saturday, June 10 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Margaret Maddox Family YMCA, 2624 Gallatin Pk. | $30 | Take a yoga class with adoptable rescue puppies playing and relaxing around your mat.

Sunday, June 11

Indigo Girls | Sunday, June 11-Monday, June 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $29.50+ | The duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers will be joined by Aaron Lee Tasjan on Sunday and Larkin Poe on Monday.

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Harper’s plans to open this summer in Rolling Mill Hill — 2 Lea Ave. The globally-inspired steakhouse is a concept from Dallas-based hospitality group Milkshake Concepts and boasts mixology and sommelier-curated wine programs. Stay tuned for the opening date.

Closing

Nicoletto’s Italian Kitchen is closing up shop in Hillsboro Village. Stop by for pasta on the patio before the restaurant’s last day of operations on Sunday, June 11. The East Nashville and Donelson locations will remain open.

Open

X-Golf Nashville is now in full swing at One Bellevue Place — 8127 Sawyer Brown Rd #301. The indoor golf simulator offers a variety of virtual courses, as well as a bar and restaurant. Pro tip: The average time it takes to play 18 holes is one hour.

Biz

The Nashville Black Market will open a retail location soon at 1100 Richmond Dr. The shop, located in the Inglewood area, is accepting vendor applications. In the meantime, visit the market’s monthly pop-up at the Nashville Farmers Market on Friday, July 7.

Eat

New pizzeria alert. Wedge Pizza & Pub is now open at 2026 Lindell Ave. The restaurant offers cozy indoor seating, an outdoor covered patio, pool tables, and more. Try this: The hot chicken pizza.

Concert

Country Music Hall of Famer Ronnie Milsap announced his final Nashville show with a star-studded lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Justin Moore, Breland, Sara Evans, and more are slated to take the stage at Bridgestone Arena. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Listen

TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands will lead a parade down the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Thursday, June 9 at 9 a.m. before performing at CMA Fest’s Riverfront Stage at 9:40 a.m. The Grammy Award-winning band will also play at the White House’s Juneteenth celebration. (The Tennessean)

Plan Ahead

A new Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit will explore Eric Church’s career. The exhibit opens Thursday, July 13 and runs through June 2024. Look for the musician’s Tom Ford purple suede jacket worn at the Super Bowl, a pair of Ray-Ban Aviator Mirror sunglasses, and more.

Ranked

Assembly Food Hall is in the running for “Best Food Hall” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2023. Cast your vote through Monday, July 3, and stay tuned for the winning food halls announced on Friday, July 14.

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Eat

Offline — a local restaurant club — recently launched in Nashville. What does the membership include? Besides invites to pre-opening parties and private events, you’ll get up to $50 to spend at two local restaurants monthly like the delicious Thai Esane. Sign up with code “NASHTODAY.”*

Shop

Need to find your dad the perfect Father’s Day gift? You’re in luck. Check out gifts from our online store (Six & Main) that will make for a great surprise. From the outdoor explorer to the foodie dad, there’s a present for every type of father. Shop now.

History

🏳️‍🌈 Exploring Nashville’s LGBTQ history

Bianca Paige Way was dedicated in June 2021. | Photo by Michael W. Bunch via Metro Nashville

In March, Nashville Sites launched a new historical driving tour in collaboration with Nashville Queer History.

Ready to hit the road? The LGBTQ History Driving Tour begins on Commerce Street and ends at Vanderbilt University. The self-guided tour includes historical context for each stop, as well as audio narration, directions, and parking information.

Time: ~2 hours
Distance: 30 miles
Number of sites: 16

Stop 1: The Jungle and Juanita’s, 715 Commerce St. | “These two businesses made their mark on Nashville history as the earliest and best-known gay bars in the post-WWII era.”

Stop 2: Watch Your Hat and Coat Saloon, 139 2nd Ave. | “In 1971, Jerry Peek opened this club as Nashville’s first drag bar.” After Watch Your Hat and Coat Saloon was destroyed by fire in May 1973, Peek moved the drag shows to the Embers Cabaret Room.

Stop 3: Printers Alley and The Gas Lite | “The Gas Lite was a popular meeting place for gay organizations, including the committee that planned Nashville’s first Pride parade in 1988.”

View all 16 tour stops at the button below, including The Lipstick Lounge, Fannie Mae Dees Park (the site of the state’s first Pride parade), and Bianca Page Way.

Drive this way

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

From the editor

Here’s a good idea: Keep an eye on Bad Idea’s Instagram in the coming weeks for grand opening news. The concept from sommelier Alex Burch and chef Colby Rasavong landed on Bon Appétit’s list of “8 Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of Summer 2023” list. As of now, it’s slated for a July opening at 1021 Russell St.

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